Dr. Temple Grandin spoke with us about her accomplishments and empowering women in agriculture

There are more than one million female farmers in the U.S. today!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we now want to check in with a well-known name across the ag industry who is being recognized as one of USA Today’s 2025 Women of the Year!

Dr. Temple Grandin spoke with RFD-TV’s Jennifer Vickery Smith about her background, her accomplishments, and her message to other women in agriculture looking to make a difference.


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